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Rowan

by Crossing Waves

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1.
Overture 01:39
2.
Lords and ladies lend an ear A story I will tell A king prepares a feast His queen goes riding in the knell A cutthroat band of hired hands Lies waiting in the glen What happens there of that I sing It breaks the spirit of the king The only trace a wedding ring Is ever seen again
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On the ramparts of a castle High upon a hill A new-crowned King looks down upon Farms and shops and mills Forest trees shelter The harbour town below Where tradesmen eke out a living And sailors come and go Every day they all just carry on The king summoned his chancellor “My funds are running low The Queen must have the finest things Champagne has to flow My subjects, all must pay some more Our coffers need to grow Such great delight for my queen With my presents she can show Do as I ask so I may carry on” Nervously the Chancellor Responded to his King “A raise in taxes will grow dissent Rebellion it will bring” “Raise the taxes,” yelled the King “What don’t you understand? My Queen deserves great riches Just do as I command! We'll celebrate with a feast tonight, carry on”
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Rebellion 02:19
In a quayside tavern rebellion is brewing “Those sailors in the corner over there by the door Set sail after dawn for a land far away They will wait in the glen by the tall rowan tree Seize her as she rides, then we’ll be free” “He has taken all we have, we’re hungry and poor Brought suffering to families and all we hold dear We strike at the heart of the merciless King’s court His reign ends forever once the ship leaves port” “Pay these men now to get the deed done Time’s now at hand we must strike while we can Rebellion is here, take down the King” Hired hands fuelled by gold and strong tavern ale Lie waiting for their prey, hearts thumping in their chests She makes her approach white dress flowing in the breeze Unaware of her fate hidden in the trees
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On the ramparts of a castle High upon a hill A broken King is all alone His time has reached its fill A wedding ring held tightly A memory of his love Despair and grief weigh heavy He cries to the skies above “All is lost, there’s no way I carry on.......”
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Rowan 03:32
She came into the village A tear rolling down her face No-one seemed to see her Or the sadness in her grace She walked through the Main Street Not stopping or looking back Heading to the forest On the old, abandoned track I woke up in the morning To the sound of a gun Looking out I saw her White dress shone in the sun She beckoned me to follow I followed where she led Then I saw her white dress stained From a wound in her head She led me to an old rowan tree Overgrown, covered ground Underneath I could see quite clearly The outline of long disturbed ground. A breeze swept through the forest It chilled me to the bone I turned but she had vanished I stood there all alone The wind had blown some leaves away From near a rowan bole Secrets of the past revealed The skull with a bullet hole I didn’t know the woman Or from where she came She was a long-lost soul Now she can rest again

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Rowan is a haunting and emotional journey that explores the darker sides of love, power, and loss. This album is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good story, masterful musical compositions, and a touch of the supernatural.

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released May 1, 2023

Lyrics and music by Crossing Waves
Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Crossing Waves

Vocals and Guitars - Gordon Duff
Guitars, Bass and Keyboards - Jay Elvove
Percussion - Gordon Duff and Jay Elvove

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Crossing Waves is a transatlantic indie rock band with a unique blend of folk, acoustic, and electric elements. Formed in 2021, the band consists of two members hailing from Maryland, US - Jay Elvove on guitars, bass, and keyboards, and Gordon Duff from the UK on guitar and vocals. Despite the geographical distance, the band has been able to create music through remote collaboration over Zoom. ... more

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